( 1 ) THIS is an application for the issue of a Writ of mandamus directing the Special Deputy Collector for Land acquisition. Puttur, to refer the applicants case to the Court under Section 18 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, (Act 1 of 1894 ).

( 2 ) THE facts and circumstances leading to the filing of this application are briefly these: An extent of Ac. 4-70 cents of land in Satrawada village in Puttur Taluk was acquired for a public purpose. The land acquisition officer awarded compensation to the petitioner and another. for the petitioners share he awarded Rs. 13,177-49 Np. A sum of Rupees 1,395-27 Nps. was awarded to the other person who had interest in the land. The award was pass0 after due enquiry. The petitioner received the bill drawn on the treasury for the amount payable to him the same day at 10-30 A. M. , without protest. Later at 3-30 P. M. he appeared before the Land Acquisition Officer and filed a petition disputing the amount of compensation awarded to him and requiring the matter to be referred for determination by the Court. In the petition filed by him he represented that he had in fact received the bill for the amount due to him under protes